Our vision

Our work connects and enriches every Australian community, underpins our economy and society, and empowers our regions. We provide policy advice and deliver programs, projects and services in the infrastructure, transport, communications, sport and arts sectors, supporting our regions, cities and territories.

Our objective is to serve the government of the day, with a focus on improving the lives and opportunities of the Australian community.

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Diagram showing 3 connected and overlapping circular shapes: "Connecting Australians" (left), "Enriching our communities" (centre), and "Empowering our regions" (right).

Our purpose

We work with our partners to enable connected, productive, safe, sustainable, and culturally vibrant communities in our cities, regions and territories to improve the lives of Australians.

Our priorities

  • Working in partnership to deliver on First Nations outcomes investing in infrastructure to drive productivity and growth.
  • Building a safer, cleaner and more connected transport system.
  • Investing in stronger regions, territories and communities.
  • Strengthening communications, media and online safety.
  • Strengthening Australia's arts and cultural sector.
  • Building a stronger future for Australian sport.
  • Empowering our people and modernising our services.

More information about our priorities is available in our Corporate Plan.

Our values

We promote a culture that is reliable and responsive, kind, respectful and collaborative and embeds integrity and intellectual curiosity in everything we do.

Our work is guided by the APS Values of Impartiality, Commitment to Service, Respect, Ethical Behaviour and Stewardship.

We support our staff through ongoing learning and development opportunities, and a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.